Brenda
06-12-2009, 07:03 AM
Hi there my name is Brenda
We recently found ourselves retrenched from the workforce due to political change of government and have lots of time on our hands. We live in an arid area of South Australia where we find it difficult to grow things without lots of attention, due to work constraints, and other issues, time was very limited.
Years earlier I did grow an acre of vegetable under organic conditions, in New South Wales, and found the food so good nutritious, and so enjoyable, I love the earth and its wildlife. I have in the last few years due to time restraints and the arid area we live in turned more to hydroponics and aquaponics, as we are able to grow lettuces in the summer months without them bolting or tasting bitter.
I became very interested in the aquaponics area, and have 2 fish tanks that have supported Yabbies and Goldfish for the last twelve months, our yabbies have had several young and everything is supporting itself well, we have grow beds that are flourishing and have a constant supply of vegetables, lettuce, & herbs, along with the hydroponics sustains us very well, but the need to expand and have the time to spare on developing more sustainable garden plots has evolved, as we have extremely difficult water restrictions it is important that water is retained within the plots. I have become interested in the water wicking worm beds that are raised and easier for the older person who has bending difficulties and unable to dig as you younger ones can due to health issues.
Looking forward to some interesting topics and information that we can all share together, to help this Planet along the way.
Cheers.
We recently found ourselves retrenched from the workforce due to political change of government and have lots of time on our hands. We live in an arid area of South Australia where we find it difficult to grow things without lots of attention, due to work constraints, and other issues, time was very limited.
Years earlier I did grow an acre of vegetable under organic conditions, in New South Wales, and found the food so good nutritious, and so enjoyable, I love the earth and its wildlife. I have in the last few years due to time restraints and the arid area we live in turned more to hydroponics and aquaponics, as we are able to grow lettuces in the summer months without them bolting or tasting bitter.
I became very interested in the aquaponics area, and have 2 fish tanks that have supported Yabbies and Goldfish for the last twelve months, our yabbies have had several young and everything is supporting itself well, we have grow beds that are flourishing and have a constant supply of vegetables, lettuce, & herbs, along with the hydroponics sustains us very well, but the need to expand and have the time to spare on developing more sustainable garden plots has evolved, as we have extremely difficult water restrictions it is important that water is retained within the plots. I have become interested in the water wicking worm beds that are raised and easier for the older person who has bending difficulties and unable to dig as you younger ones can due to health issues.
Looking forward to some interesting topics and information that we can all share together, to help this Planet along the way.
Cheers.